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26 September 2024

Year 5 get hands-on with coding and robotics

Our Year 5 pupils have been learning how to build robots and code as part of a Robotics pilot currently running at the Prep School. Inspired by the VEX Robotics programme at our Senior School, this project combines elements of Design Technology and Computing.

Under the guidance of Mrs Durg, Head of Art at our Prep School, pupils have been working with VEX Go Kits to build the Astro Vault code base. These kits are designed to teach the basics of STEAM through hands-on, collaborative activities. Working in pairs, the pupils followed building instructions, used the necessary tools, and added a battery and brain to support coding and further development. They have also been exploring coding concepts to help navigate their mini robots through obstacle courses, which has been very exciting for them!

It has been a promising start for Robotics at the Prep School and, we are excited to continue developing these practical skills amongst the pupils as the year progresses and explore opportunities to expand this learning to other year groups.